The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 71,000
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,900
 BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 523i
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo is 2.5 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 523i
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
Blueprint BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.1 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 523i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.54 %
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)

General

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 523i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 523i
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i

Performance

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 523i
171 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
12.4 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
40 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
737 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
121.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data